Connect the charger to the battery charging port on the camcorder and to a power source. If you are plugging your charger into a power strip, make sure that the strip is plugged into the wall, and that the switch is in the "on" position. Let the battery charge for a few hours before next usage.

If the camera still will not turn on after being connected to a power source for a few hours, the power source might not be supplying electricity. Try to connect the charger to a different power source.

Make sure the power source you are plugging your charger into supplies power. Do this by trying a different power source. If the battery is still not receiving charge after a few hours, consider purchasing a new battery. Review the repair guide for changing the battery.

Near the front of the camcorder, by the side button panel, move the switch from "Manual" to "Autofocus." If image is still not focused, switch option back to "manual" and rotate the lens until the image is focused.

Gently blow on your lens. This should remove any dust or dirt that lingers. Use a cloth to rub the lens free of fingerprints or remaining dust. Don't press to hard on the lens. For dirt, consider using a cleaning brush specifically for lens. Use the brush very lightly as well.

Make sure both the lens and the viewfinder lens are clean. If still unclear, rotate the focus knob located on the left side of the viewfinder until the image is focused. If the image is still not clear, refer to the repair guide on replacing the viewfinder.

If playback screen is blue or not playing, it is possible that the tape is dirty. If you have compressed air, use it with the straw attachment to blast air on either side of the openings the tape feeds through. Also blast air in the hole on the underside of the tape. This will dislodge dust and dirt that may have accumulated. Try playback again to see if viewing has improved.

Check the cable connecting the camera and the viewfinder. If there are cuts or breaks in the cable, then that could be the reason the video is not playing back. Consider replacing the cable to play the video back.

If audio is not playing back after you have turned the volume dial completely toward "max," the cable may be shorted that connects to the speaker. Review the repair guide for replacing the on board speaker.

If the timestamp clock in the viewfinder resets after changing the camcorder battery, your clock battery has died. Check the back panel of the camcorder for the "Clock Battery" latch and replace the clock battery. To do this, push the clock battery down, and the battery should pop out. Make sure the side of the battery with the writing is facing outward when replacing.

First, make sure that the camcorder is turned on. If there is water damage, or the camera is on and the buttons aren't functioning still, you may have to replace the effect button circuit board. Review the repair guide below to do this.